Need opinion on a Ranger I might buy...

[Off Roadin 92]

Finally pulled some money together and I want to buy a ranger this time. I had a dodge and a chevy before, the chevy wasnt to bad until the frame split...but thats a different story. Anyways I got my eye on one right now that a guy is selling locally and I want to know what you guys think.

Its a 1994 splash 4x4 with the 4.0L v6 and a 5-speed. Not sure what "splash" is but he said its like a step up from the xlt. The truck has 156,000 miles on it and seems to run like a top except it has an exhaust leak which appears to be coming from the manifold to ypipe connection. The transmission is newer, it has something like 80k miles on it or something. I took it for a spin and it feels very smooth. The 4x4 works and it has new lockouts up front, so mechanically I suppose its pretty good. The paint is in ok condition and theres a touch of rust around the cab corners and in the wheelwells around the bed, frame appears solid. Interior is in good shape also. I suppose that covers about everything I observed...Im pretty sold on it but I wanted to know what you guys would offer for it? I wish I'd have taken pics...but anyway he wants 3,250 for it.

 

[The83RangerMan]

id offer 2900, and let him talk me up to 3000

 

[Ryannn]

I had a dodge and a chevy before, the chevy wasnt to bad until the frame split...but thats a different story.

Thats Why You should have bought a Ford in the First place.

It seems like a good deal to me, go for it.

 

[Off Roadin 92]

Ok guys thanks for the input, looks like im getting me a truck tomorrow

 

[Ryannn]

Ok guys thanks for the input, looks like im getting me a truck tomorrow

Im Sure if you wait till 12 (pacific time) tomorrow you will have alot more opinions, but if it doesnt seem beaten up and nothing is wrong heck why not.
+You owe us some pictures, We all love seeing peoples new Rangers.

 

[compaqeo]

The Ranger Splash is the step side type model. For the price the83rangerman has the right idea, Also welcome to the Station and good luck if you get it post a pic too

 

[Surrey]

Check for rust on the rear shackles/hangers. (Where the leafs attach to the frame, near the back bumper.) Also check for rust in that back section of frame.